Juliet Martinez
Toronto,ON
Summary
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support. Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker(Private)
Alternative Home Care
Toronto, ON
03.2019 - Current
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
Personal Support Worker(Private - PT)
Dunfield Residential Home
Toronto, ON
12.2018 - 03.2022
Child Caregiver
Sarah Marshall
Toronto, ON
12.2018 - 03.2019
Child Caregiver
Kerry Aguanno
Bradford, ON
10.2016 - 11.2018
Senior Health Care Assistant
Holly Court Care Home(Four Seasons Healthcare)
Salford Lancashire, Manchester UK
06.2009 - 09.2012
- Communicated effectively with patients and families to provide information about care and treatment.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Supported healthcare teams with basic physical assessments and diagnostic procedures.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored patient reactions to address contraindications.
- Supervised patients on commodes, in toilets, and bathrooms and assisted patients with hygiene needs.
- Assisted with taking vital signs and documenting blood pressure and temperature for proper tracking.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Adhered to patient special diets and provided supplementary drinks under nursing staff supervision.
- Aided patients with walking and limb exercises to improve strength and balance.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Data Electronic and Machinery Operator
Commission On Audit
Quezon City, Manila - Philippines
09.1998 - 06.2009
- Conducted performance reviews of employee goals, objectives and performance expectations.
Accounting Clerk
Dispo Philippines Inc.
Dagupan City Branch - Philippines
02.1997 - 09.1998
Accounting Clerk
Mitsubishi Phils
Calasiao Branch - Philippines
09.1996 - 12.1996
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Input high volume of monthly invoices with consistent accuracy.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
- Managed accounts payable and receivables and payroll.
- Maintained accounting records utilizing in-house and client systems.
- Presented audit findings to accounting manager after reviewing results and paperwork.
- Maintained excellent financial standings by working closely with bookkeeper to process business transactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
J.P. Sioson General Hospital And Colleges, Inc.
Quezon City, Manila - Philippines04.2008
Bachelor of Science - BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTANCY
University of Pangasinan
Dagupan City - Philippines04.1996
High School Diploma -
Dagupan City National High School
Dagupan City, Philippines04.1991
Skills
- Household Chores
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Dietary Needs
- Medication Reminders
- Personal Care Support
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Care
- Mobility Support
- Client Relationship Management
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Household Organization
- Assisting with Daily Living
- Client Requirements
- Diet and Nutrition
- Garbage Disposal
- Bedsore Prevention
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Personal Support Worker(Private)
Alternative Home Care
03.2019 - Current
Personal Support Worker(Private - PT)
Dunfield Residential Home
12.2018 - 03.2022
Child Caregiver
Sarah Marshall
12.2018 - 03.2019
Child Caregiver
Kerry Aguanno
10.2016 - 11.2018
Senior Health Care Assistant
Holly Court Care Home(Four Seasons Healthcare)
06.2009 - 09.2012
Data Electronic and Machinery Operator
Commission On Audit
09.1998 - 06.2009
Accounting Clerk
Dispo Philippines Inc.
02.1997 - 09.1998
Accounting Clerk
Mitsubishi Phils
09.1996 - 12.1996
Bachelor of Science - BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
J.P. Sioson General Hospital And Colleges, Inc.
Bachelor of Science - BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTANCY
University of Pangasinan
High School Diploma -
Dagupan City National High School